SecuriAlert will send a notification to the vehicle owner’s smartphone if there is abnormal boarding activity Ford will warn you when using your smartphone if your car is stolen. Despite containment, vehicle crime remains a problem, and is even increasing in some countries. In cities where cars are parked on the street overnight, car owners don’t hear the alarm at all, or hear their car start up and drive away. Ford recognizes this problem and is testing an enhanced security system that connects to smartphones it calls SecuriAlert. Once activated, SecuriAlert will send a notification to the vehicle owner’s smartphone if it detects any vehicle activity, including door opening or key start, providing peace of mind. to vehicle owners when their vehicle is out of sight. SecuriAlert will work in tandem with FordPass, an app that connects car operating systems to smartphones, which is currently unavailable in some Asian markets. However, vehicles equipped with the latest versions of the SYNC 3 system come pre-installed with Ford Pass, meaning the technology is already on board, just waiting to connect to SecuriAlert. The FordPass app, through SecuriAlert, will reveal the time and cause for any alerts, as well as the vehicle’s last location. If someone tries to open the car door with the key, SecuriAlert will still send an alert. This can be especially helpful in identifying someone who wants to get into a car with a copied or stolen key. When owners return to their vehicle – to drive to work in the morning, they simply dismiss the SecuriAlert alert via the FordPass app and continue their journey.

01 Week index 02 News of the week Huawei issued a statement not to build cars On May 24, Huawei issued the “Statement on Huawei Not Building Cars”, reiterating that the long-term strategy of not building cars has been determined since 2018, and there has been no change. Huawei said that it has not invested in any auto companies so far, nor will it in the future, let alone holding or participating in shares. Huawei has selected BAIC, Changan, and GAC as its strategic partners to support the creation of their respective sub-brands. Quick comment: Huawei once again reiterated that it does not build cars, and stated that what the industry needs is not Huawei branded cars, but Huawei’s accumulated ICT technology capabilities over 30 years. Huawei will help automakers build future-oriented cars and provide automakers with intelligent and connected auto parts based on Huawei’s ICT capabilities. Cars that use Huawei’s autonomous driving solution can only use the HI (Huawei Inside) logo with authorization from Huawei. Ford and SK Innovation to establish a battery joint venture in the U.S. On May 21st, Ford and South Korean battery manufacturer SK Innovation signed a joint memorandum of understanding to jointly establish a battery joint venture named BlueOvalSK in the United States to produce batteries and battery packs. (Source: Reuters) BlueOvalSK plans to achieve mass production around 2025, with an annual battery capacity of about 60 GWh, and the possibility of capacity expansion. The company predicts that by 2030, its annual battery production capacity in North America will reach 140 GWh, and the global annual battery production capacity will reach 240 GWh. Quick comment: Although the establishment of BlueOvalSK is also affected by other factors such as the final agreement between the two parties and the approval of regulatory agencies, it can support the growing battery demand for Ford electric vehicles and promote the vertical integration of core electrification capabilities. South Korea’s SK Innovation has cooperated with Hyundai Motor, BAIC, Daimler Group and other car companies, and in 2016 developed the NCM-811 nickel-containing battery. The battery will be mass-produced in the United States to provide power support for the Ford F-150 Lightning. SK Innovation’s next-generation batteries and battery packs will also be applied to more electric models of Ford. Ford F-150 officially released, Biden test drive On the evening of May 19th, US time, Ford released the pure electric pickup F-150 LIGHTNING. The standard version has an EPA endurance of 230 miles (approximately 370 kilometers), and the high-end version EPA has an endurance of 300 miles (approximately 482 kilometers). The power part is all dual motors, the maximum power of the standard version is 318kW, and the high-end version is 420 kW. The official revealed that the fastest speed of the high-end version is about 4 and a half seconds. (Source: The New York Times) In terms of charging, the pure electric F-150 supports a maximum of 150 kW DC fast charging, which can charge from 15% to 80% in 41 minutes; it supports a reverse output of 9.6 kW, and it can be connected to the home grid to support the normal use of almost all electrical appliances. The battery parameters have not been disclosed, but the battery capacity estimated according to the official charging data (19.2 kW DC charging 8 hours full charge) is likely to reach 150 kWh. In terms of price, the new car starts at US$39,974, and the high-end version is US$49,974. Quick comment: On May 18th, local time, Biden visited Ford’s Dearborn electric car factory, tested the F-150, and reiterated its electric car plan. Previously, the Biden government announced a total infrastructure construction plan of 2.25 trillion US dollars, of which 174 billion US dollars will be dedicated to the electric vehicle industry investment. Specific measures will include car purchase rebates, tax incentives, and 20% of school buses will be renewed. For electric vehicles, and through federal procurement to accelerate the electrification of the federal fleet, at the same time plans to build 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Elon Musk visited Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory, hoping to start production by the end of the year On May 16, Elon Musk arrived in Germany for a “technical visit” to the Berlin Super Factory and expressed the hope that the factory can be put into operation by the end of this year. (Source: Reuters) Musk said that the production time is difficult to accurately predict, and only with all the parts and technical blessings can a car be made. At the same time, he believes that German bureaucracy is also one of the reasons for the delay of the Berlin Gigafactory, and said that the regulations are not dead, and measures should be taken to actively adjust, otherwise nothing may be done in the end. Quick comment: The construction of Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory has now surpassed numerous obstacles. After being unable to obtain construction permits, protests by environmental protection organizations, turbulence in owed guarantee deposits, and adjustments to increase the production of 4680 batteries, Elon Musk finally got a little restless and went to the Berlin Super Factory in person. Later, he also called on suppliers to speed up the pace to deliver Model Y as soon as possible on Twitter. The Berlin Gigafactory once wanted to benchmark the construction speed of the Shanghai Gigafactory. According to the original plan, the Berlin Gigafactory will be put into operation in July this year. At present, it seems that the delay may be inevitable. Development and Reform Commission: Promoting the construction and installation of charging piles in residential communities On May 20, the National Development and Reform Commission announced a public solicitation of opinions on the “Implementation Opinions on Further Improving the Service Guarantee Capability of Charging and Swap Infrastructure (Consultation Draft)”, and the announcement proposed to accelerate the construction and installation of charging facilities in residential communities and improve urban and rural areas To ensure the ability of charging and swapping, strengthen the operation and maintenance of charging and swapping facilities and network services, and do a good job in supporting grid construction and power supply services. It specifically mentions that if the installation conditions are met, the residential community management unit and the owners’ committee shall not obstruct users from building piles; newly-built residential communities must implement 100% fixed parking spaces reserved for charging pile construction and installation conditions; encourage “near parking space sharing” and “multiple vehicles” “One pile” and other new models; strive to have a coverage rate of no less than 80% of fast charging stations in expressway service areas in national ecological civilization experimental areas and key areas for air pollution prevention and control by 2025, and no less than 60% in other areas. Quick comment: The National Development and Reform Commission proposes that in order to achieve the goal of peaking carbon by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2060, it is necessary to accelerate the improvement of the service guarantee capacity of charging and swapping infrastructure to better support the development of the new energy automobile industry. Policy first, I believe it will further pave the way for the development of electric vehicles in cities at all levels. Smart’s new pure electric SUV will be mass-produced next year On May 19th, smart officially announced the exterior design sketch of its new pure electric SUV concept car, indicating that the first mass-produced model of the new smart will be launched in 2022 and is scheduled to be officially released during the Munich Auto Show in September this year. The new car is researched and developed by the global R&D center of Geely Group, and is based on Geely’s vast SEA architecture. It is equipped with fast charging technology, smart keys, voice control, car OTA update and other functional configurations. Quick comment: Smart has always given people the impression that it is more compact and compact. The first pure electric model launched this time has been transformed into a compact five-seater SUV. The market acceptance is also very much anticipated. Written by: Niki Editor: Liu San These are also worth reading

Next, let’s talk about the subaru Outback VS top with Ford Sharp, who is the clear stream of home SUVs? Simply put, for ordinary consumers, which of these two cars is more suitable for home use? As for why the low-end Subaru Outback VS is top-equipped with Ford Sharp, it is because the new Subaru Outback has only three models, and the price difference is small, but even the lowest configuration is a bit more expensive than the top-equipped models of Sharp. Closer to home, let’s return to the product and see which of the two cars is more suitable for home use. Let’s talk about the appearance first. To tell the truth, I thought the Ford Sharp was relatively ordinary, but after seeing the Subaru Outback, many people may think that the Ford Sharp seems pretty good-looking. The design of the Subaru Outback, which is mainly taking the cross-border style, is really a bit too individual. The designer’s so-called practicality is only the focus of attention of a small number of fans. At least most people may still prefer the design of Ford Edge. In terms of interiors, the Subaru Outback really won the approval of most consumers this time. It may be because the previous design was too conservative, or because everyone seemed to have no hope for Outback’s interior for many years. This time, the changes to the Outback’s interior have indeed won the unanimous approval of consumers, and the improvement in configuration has also More intelligent. But to be honest, the lowest equipped Subaru Outback is still not as good as the top edge in some configurations, but there is one configuration that is indeed the killer of the Outback, that is, this time the car is equipped with a new generation of EyeSight driving assistance system, which can be described as safe. It is a geometric increase. In addition, in terms of comfort, the Subaru Outback is also better than the Ford Sharp, which is also a flaw in the sharp. Of course, some people may mention the excellent off-road performance of the sharp world, but it is understandable to sacrifice some comfort. But, have you ever known the off-road performance of the Subaru Outback? Equipped with a 2.5L horizontally opposed engine and a symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system, the Subaru Outback is better than many off-road vehicles in terms of off-road performance, so after really driving, you will find that the Subaru Outback is the real internal and external repair. Seeing this, many consumers still don’t know how to choose. Simply put, if you care about price and cost performance, Ford Sharp is obviously more worthy of consideration. However, if you care about comfort, safety, and handling, then the Subaru Outback is almost a win. And in terms of ride comfort and fuel economy, the Subaru Outback also showed stronger strength. Coupled with the improvement of the new Outback in terms of body rigidity, it does not seem to be a problem to choose who. At least from a household perspective, the Subaru Outback is the first choice. However, one thing to think about before buying a car is that this car is too niche.

In terms of design, the Ford Maverick possesses a bunker and masculine exterior that is not inferior to the Ford Ranger, but the size is the smallest in the pickup family of the American automaker. Ford Maverick owns a bunker and masculine exterior. With a length of 5,072 mm and a height of 1,745 mm, this model is 282 mm shorter and 53 mm lower than the Ranger, the smallest in Ford’s pickup range. The American manufacturer is confident that the Maverick will appeal to ordinary customers looking for a practical model, even those who have never intended to buy a pickup. At the same time, the market is gradually dominated by high-rise vehicles, so a pickup with a starting price of about $20,000 like the Ford Maverick is also easy to meet the needs of customers. In terms of power, Maverick is equipped with a Hybrid system right from the lowest version, with the combination of a 2.5L Atkinson cycle engine (162 hp) with an electric motor (126 hp) to create a total capacity. 191 hp max. Along with that, kinetic energy will be transmitted to the front wheels through a CVT gearbox. In addition, Ford also offers the new pickup model the option of an EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine with a capacity of 2 liters, providing a maximum capacity of 250 horsepower and maximum torque of 210 Nm. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD). Despite being a small pickup, Ford Maverick still owns a 4.5-foot (about 1.37 m) long trunk, which can extend up to 6 feet (about 1.83 m) when the door is opened. Ford named this type of trunk Flexbed with a divided floor, which can be changed flexibly. In particular, the company also equips 110V and 12V sockets here, suitable for various purposes of car owners. Meanwhile, the cabin of the Ford Maverick owns an infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, integrating Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wifi for up to 10 devices. With FordPass Connect, customers can find their vehicle, check fuel levels, lock and unlock doors, and start or stop the engine from their phones. Inside the car also has a series of smart storage compartments, the largest of which is under the passenger’s seat. According to information from the manufacturer, the new Ford Maverick will go on sale this fall with 3 main versions: XL, XLT and Lariat. Customers can also get special First Edition versions, along with the FX-4 Off-Road package with powerful components. Thu Ha (Th)

Today, chips are in everything from PlayStation 5s and toothbrushes to washing machines and alarm clocks, and chip shortages have led some to call the current crisis “chipageddon” — chip shortages computers globally. Glenn O’Donnell, vice president of research at consulting firm Forrester, believes chip shortages could last until 2023. “As demand will remain high and supply will remain constrained, we anticipate this shortfall to last through 2022 and into 2023,” he wrote on a blog. O’Donnell expects PC demand to “slightly drop” next year, but “not much.” “Combine that with the desire to digitize everything with the continued growth in cloud computing and crypto mining, and we see nothing but a short burst of chip demand,” O. ‘ said Donnell. Meanwhile, Patrick Armstrong, CEO of Plurimi Investment Managers, said last week that the chip shortage will last 18 months. “It’s not just cars. That’s the phone. It is the internet of things (IoT). There are more chip-based gadgets now than ever before. All of them are internet enabled.” The car industry has been affected by the global chip shortage more than any other sector. The world’s largest chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) said earlier this month that it thinks its production will be able to catch up with auto demand by June. , Armstrong believed it was an ambitious plan. “Ford, BMW, Volkswagen all emphasized that there were capacity bottlenecks and they couldn’t get the chips needed to make the new cars,” O’Donell said. In a separate development, global research and consulting firm Gartner said last week that chip shortages will persist through 2021 and that the shortage affects all chip types and chip prices. growing. Gartner analyst Alan Priestley said the situation could improve for some sectors over the next six months, but there could be a “side effect” in 2022. In March, Intel announced plans to spend $20 billion on two new chip factories in Arizona. Intel also said it could build a factory in Europe if funding is arranged. “Those plans will take two or three years before we start to see that. But that’s really looking forward to meeting future demand,” said analyst Priestley. Wenzhe Zhao, director of global economics and strategy at Credit Suisse said in a note last week that recent chip shortages have encouraged inventory hoarding along the chip production chain, widening the gap. between expanding demand and stagnant supply. Mr. Zhao said that new semiconductor production capacity will not take place until 2022 or later, and the problem of solving the current shortage besides adjusting the order book, production schedule and price is very difficult.

It was from a sarcastic comment of the online community on Twitter that the news that the Ford Bronco was being developed an all-electric version immediately became a phenomenon discussed on American car forums. Specifically, shortly after Ford announced the F-150 Lightning, a Tesla supporter commented asking Ford CEO Jim Farley if they are truly committed to a future centered around electric vehicles, why new product lines like Ford Bronco does not have this option? In response, the Ford leader asked this person, “Why do you think we don’t have one?”. Immediately, many American newspapers questioned the Ford spokesman, but the American brand temporarily declined to comment on the feasibility of the project. In 2018, Ford said it would have 7 electric vehicle lines launched before the end of 2022 with a commitment that electrified versions will target the best-selling car series such as Bronco, Escape, Explorer, Mustang and F. -150. Information about the Ford Bronco Hybrid, since then, has generally not been much except for a short video with the digital dashboard on the SUV showing the EV Coaching feature from last year. If Ford is still developing an electrified version of the Bronco from 2018 to now, the 2022 milestone they announced before is completely doable. Reference: Carscoops

Today, chips are in everything from game consoles and toothbrushes to washing machines and alarm clocks. However, the world is facing a serious chip crisis, showing no signs of stopping. Glenn O’Donnell, vice president of research at consulting firm Forrester, believes the situation will last until 2023 due to high demand and continued supply stress. He forecast personal computer demand will decline slightly next year, while data centers will buy more chips. According to him, combined with the growth in cloud computing and mining, the demand for chips is going to explode. According to Patrick Armstrong, IT director of Plurimi Investment Managers, the chip crisis could last 18 months. There are too many products that require chips such as cars, phones, IoT… All connected to the Internet. The car industry is affected more than any other sector. Earlier this month, the world’s largest chipmaker TSMC said it could catch up with car demand in June. But Mr. Armstrong said that was too ambitious. Ford, BMW, and Volkswagen all stressed they had production bottlenecks and couldn’t buy enough chips needed to build cars. Research firm Gartner predicts the chip crisis will continue until 2021, not to mention chip prices also increase. Analyst Alan Priestley said the situation could improve for some sectors in the next six months, but there could also be a “chain effect” into 2022. The semiconductor industry is doing everything to increase productivity but need time. In fact, Intel announced to spend $ 20 billion for two new chip factories in Arizona, USA. According to Mr. Priestley, it will take two to three years for these plants to operate but it will meet future demand. Reinhard Ploss, CEO of German chip maker Infineon, said last week that it “clearly takes time” until supply and demand balance. According to Wenzhe Zhao, Credit Suisse’s director of global economics and strategy, the recent chip crisis has encouraged inventory stockpiling in the supply chain, leading to a widening supply-demand gap. Not much can be done to solve the current situation, he said, except to adjust orders, production schedules and prices. Du Lam (According to CNBC)

April 22,gemThe Listing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Listing Committee) held the 24th review meeting in 2021. Guangzhou Jinzhong Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Jinzhong Co., Ltd.), Nantong Chaoda Equipment Co., Ltd.,Guangdong Tianyima Information Industry Co., Ltd.(Hereinafter referred to as Tianyima) 3 companies successfully passed the meeting. The reporter of “Daily Economic News” noticed that Jinzhong shares were questioned at the meeting for over-reliance on the largest customer. In addition, the Listing Committee once again asked the company to state that it meets the requirements of “three innovations and four innovations” at the meeting. , This time the object is Tianyima. Admiralty: Increasing revenue but not profit in the past two years, relying on major customers to attract inquiries from the Listing Committee Recently, the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show has attracted attention from all walks of life, and some of the car logos and other decorative parts of the show cars may be made by this company. From 2018 to 2020, Jinzhong shares achieved operating income of 338 million yuan, 374 million yuan, and 394 million yuan respectively; net profits attributable to parent companies were 63.04 million yuan, 56.1351 million yuan and 48.699 million yuan respectively. Even after deducting the impact of non-recurring gains and losses, in the past two years, Admiralty shares still show a situation of “increasing revenue but not profit”. Jinzhong shares explained that the main reason for the decline in the company’s net profit was the combined effects of tariffs imposed by Sino-US trade frictions, the new crown epidemic, exchange rate fluctuations, and the large fixed costs of its wholly-owned subsidiary Qingyuan Jinzhong’s operation in 2020. For example, the company’s tariff expenses were RMB 4,976,200, RMB 15,979,500, and RMB 12,876,700, respectively. In 2019 and 2020, the expenses increased significantly compared with 2018. However, Jinzhong shares also said that up to now, the impact of Sino-US trade frictions on the company’s performance decline has been basically eliminated, and the impact of the new crown epidemic, exchange rate fluctuations and the operation of Qingyuan Jinzhong in 2020 on the company’s performance decline is gradually eliminated. Image source: Screenshot of Jinzhong Stock Prospectus (draft) Admiralty shares through the largest customer DAG LTD, LLC (hereinafter referred to as DAG) to achieveGeneral Motors,FordChrysler,TeslaWait for the export sales of North American automakers, and DAG has the exclusive right to sell Admiralty’s products in North America and South America. The reporter noticed that in 202 years, Admiralty shares accounted for 41.84% of DAG sales. Therefore, the Listing Committee is concerned that this situation will have a significant adverse impact on its ability to continue operations, and requires the company to further explain whether it has a significant dependence on DAG, and further disclose the impact of this situation on the issuer’s ability to continue operations in the prospectus after the meeting. Tianyima: The overall gross profit margin and the proportion of R&D expenses are declining year by year The relevant regulations of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange pointed out that “The Growth Enterprise Market is positioned to thoroughly implement the innovation-driven development strategy, adapt to the development of the general trend of relying more on innovation, creation, and creativity, and mainly serve growth-oriented innovative and entrepreneurial enterprises, and support traditional industries, new technologies, and new industries. , Deep integration of new business formats and new models”, that is, “three innovations and four new innovations”. And Tianyi Ma, who attended the meeting on April 22, was asked by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to explain the company’s competitive advantages and disadvantages and the specific manifestation of meeting the requirements of “three innovations and four new”. The reporter noticed that although Tianyima’s revenue and net profit increased year by year from 2018 to 2020, the company’s comprehensive gross profit margin (39.55%, 37.78%, 30.28%), and the proportion of R&D expenses to operating income (7.87%, 5.63%) , 4.39%) has shown a downward trend year by year. It is no wonder that the Listing Committee issued the above question to Tianyima. During the reporting period, Tianyima signed multiple contracts for information system integration, software development and technology, and information equipment sales for the same project. The Listing Committee requires the company to combine the above-mentioned business characteristics to explain the timing and basis of the above-mentioned business income recognition, and whether it meets the requirements of the Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises. In addition, Tianyima’s operating income in the second half of 2019 and the second half of 2020 accounted for about 80% of the entire year, which was significantly higher than that of previous years. The Listing Committee required the company to clarify the reasons and reasonableness. Daily economic news

Information from VinFast said: “Currently, VinFast is focusing on vehicle development projects involving foreign research institutions. However, the COVID-19 epidemic has significantly hindered the conclusion. connectivity and mobility between countries Therefore, VinFast has decided to bring the entire overseas vehicle development team to its headquarters in Vietnam to optimize all resources and facilitate coordination. with the production team at our complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam. VinFast research centers in Australia. The Vietnamese automaker also added: “For this reason, we temporarily closed our Australian office (Port Melbourne) and moved all staff to Vietnam. In fact, Kevin Yardley has resigned. We will fix all matters in accordance with the law if anyone fails to move to Vietnam “. VinFast also said that the decision to close its research and development office in Port Melbourne “will not affect the Lang Lang car test facility. We will make an official notice if there are any changes” . Lang Lang car test facility. According to the CarAdvice This decision will affect about 50 employees at VinFast’s research center in Australia, including mainly former Holden, Ford and Toyota employees who lost their jobs after the “kangaroo country”. also produces domestic cars./.

Ford Ranger still has no rival in the Vietnamese auto market. Starting point, “Ranger” was just the name for a version on two iconic product lines of Ford, F-Series and Bronco. By the 1980s, the Ranger was no longer hiding the myths of the same company, but gradually shaped and known as an independent pickup product. In the following years, the Ranger became more and more popular and gradually asserted its position in the mid-size pickup segment with the ability to challenge all limits off-road. In particular, the Ranger Raptor version has set new standards and led strong products for the Ford family’s adventurous car owners. Similar to the unbeaten F-150 series, the “Built Ford Tough” foundation philosophy is the Ranger’s DNA. From the steel body design to the solid chassis system made of reinforced steel, to a variety of flexible tank options. It is the “bold American” features that make up the indomitable Ranger, possessing an impressive load of up to 1,425 kg and the ability to wade in depth championships up to 850 mm. Specifically, the Ranger’s tank can hold the equivalent of 300 million grains of sand or 2 cows without towing a trailer. . In case the driver needs more capacity to carry, the Ranger possesses a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tons, enough to pull at least 8 horses or 10 water motorcycles with powerful assistance from the electronic stability system and Ford trailer control. To be a reliable companion, the Ranger has undergone a series of complex testing programs to ensure the durability of the engine as well as the entire vehicle. From testing in extreme hot / cold environments to testing in thin air. Ranger is designed with outstanding durability to reduce risks and ensure comfortable journeys even after years of operation. In the Vietnamese market, Ford Ranger offers many different diesel engine and gearbox options. In which the most advanced version Wildtrak 4×4 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged engine producing 213 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Combined with an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission and deep water wading capabilities, the Ranger can take owners wherever they want. Ford Ranger Raptor: Setting new standards Developed for owners who love to conquer the terrain and love speed – Ford Ranger Raptor is a high-performance car (Ford Performance) with outstanding performance. Possessing a chassis system made of super-hard steel with improvements in design, the Ranger Raptor really goes beyond the mold of a pickup. Possessing a Bi-Turbo engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that produces up to 213 hp and astonishing 500 Nm of torque – Ranger Raptor is designed to be able to operate on the roads the most dangerous. Ground clearance is also increased to 283 mm and the wading capacity is increased to 850 mm. Ranger Raptor is full of potentials that need to be discovered. From the 2.5-inch Fox Racing suspension, the advanced terrain control system with 6 modes, advanced gear shifters integrated on the steering wheel have all helped Raptor asserted the “king” position in the car segment. mid-size pick-up. Setting new standards, Ranger has maintained its leading position in the mid-size truck segment in many regional markets in 2020, including Vietnam with 65% market share. From the beginning of 2021, the Ranger recorded cumulative sales of 3,873 vehicles. In March alone, 2,171 Ranger cars were delivered to customers, accounting for 75% of the segment market share and leading the whole Vietnamese market in sales.

Throughout history, Ford Ranger has been constantly improved over the decades to become a famous pickup. Starting point, “Ranger” was just the name for a version on two iconic product lines of Ford, F-Series and Bronco. By the 1980s, the Ranger was no longer hiding the myths of the same company, but gradually shaped and known as an independent pickup product. Similar to the unbeaten F-150 series, the “Built Ford Tough” foundation philosophy is the Ranger’s DNA. From the steel body design to the solid chassis system made of reinforced steel, to a variety of flexible tank options. It is these “bold American” features that make up the indomitable Ranger, possessing an impressive load of up to 1,425kg and the ability to wade in depth championships up to 850mm. Ranger has maintained its leading position in the mid-size truck segment in many regional markets in 2020, including Vietnam with 65% market share. Specifically, the Ranger’s tank can hold the equivalent of 300 million grains of sand or 2 cows without towing a trailer (this is just an example, we advise owners not to follow suit). In the event that the driver needs more carrying capacity, the Ranger possesses a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tons, enough to pull at least 8 horses or 10 water motorcycles with great assistance from the Electronic Stability System. and Ford Trailers Control System. To be a reliable companion, the Ranger has undergone a series of complex testing programs to ensure the durability of the engine as well as the entire vehicle. From testing in extreme hot / cold environments to testing in thin air. From the beginning of 2021, the ‘Strong Ford’ Ranger recorded cumulative sales of 3,873 vehicles Ranger is designed with outstanding durability to reduce risks and ensure comfortable journeys even after years of operation. In the Vietnamese market, Ford Ranger offers many different diesel engine and gearbox options. In which the most advanced version Wildtrak 4×4 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged engine producing 213 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Combined with an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission and the ability to wade up to 800mm deep, the Ranger can take owners wherever they want. Ford Ranger Raptor Developed for owners who love to conquer the terrain and love speed – Ford Ranger Raptor is a high-performance car (Ford Performance) with outstanding performance. Possessing a chassis system made of super-hard steel with improvements in design, the Ranger Raptor really goes beyond the mold of a pickup. Ranger Raptor is full of potentials that need to be discovered Possessing a Bi-Turbo engine combined with a 10-speed automatic transmission that produces up to 213 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque – Ranger Raptor is designed to be able to operate on the most challenging roads . Ground clearance is also increased to 283mm and the ability to wade increased to 850mm. From the 2.5-inch Fox Racing suspension, the advanced Terrain Control system with 6 modes, the advanced shift paddles integrated on the steering wheel have all helped the Raptor asserted the “king” position in the car segment. mid-size pick-up.

Ford Ranger still shows absolute advantage when accounting for nearly three-quarters of the “piece of cake” in the pickup segment. (Graphic photo: Hoang Hiep)

In the pickup segment, the whole market sold 2,898 units, nearly 3 times higher than the previous month (1,097 units), accounting for 13.7% of total passenger cars sold. In particular, the “king of pickup” Ford Ranger sold up to 2,171 units, topping the sales of best-selling cars in the market in March and accounting for 74.9% of sales of the segment.

The remaining models also saw a significant increase in sales. Toyota Hilux stands firmly at the second position in the segment, accounting for 16.5% of the “piece of cake”. Meanwhile, Isuzu D-Max pick-up model is still in a long term, while in March, there is still no more sales.

Below is the sales ranking in the pickup segment for March 2021:

1. Ford Ranger: 2,171 units

Ford Ranger 2021 has small changes in appearance

“King” pickup in March 2021 achieved very impressive sales of 2,171 units, up 2.8 times compared to the previous month. The above sales not only help the Ranger occupy a “unique” position in the segment but also lead in the top of the best-selling cars in the market last month. Cumulative total sales in the first quarter of 2021, Ford Ranger reached 3,873 units.

Ford Ranger is a pickup model imported CBU from Thailand. The 2021 upgraded version was launched in Vietnam at the end of 2020 with all 7 versions, with prices ranging from 616 million to 1,198 billion dong.

2. Toyota Hilux: 478 units

Hilux has the highest sales growth in the segment, 3.5 times more than the previous month

Hilux in March 2021 achieved impressive sales of 478 units, an increase of 3.5 times over the previous month (with 136 units). This growth makes Hilux quite “standstill” in the second position in the pickup segment.

Currently, this sample is being imported from Thailand and sold in Vietnam with 4 versions, the selling price ranges from 622 to 878 million VND.

3. Mitsubishi Triton: 130 units

Mitsubishi Triton has a slight increase in sales compared to February

In March 2021, Mitsubishi Triton reached sales of 130 units, an increase of nearly 30% compared to February (with 102 units). This is the second consecutive month Triton is ranked third in the segment and is far behind by Toyota Hilux.

Currently, Triton is imported complete unit from Thailand and introduced with 7 versions, selling price ranges from 555 to 865 million.

4. Mazda BT-50: 119 units

MazdaBT-50 has the most “momentum” design in the segment

Like most other models, the BT-50 also saw positive sales in March 2021. With 119 units sold, sales of BT-50 increased 47% from the previous month (with 81 units).

Currently, the BT-50 is a model imported from Thailand to Vietnam with 4 versions and has a selling price ranging from 569 to 749 million VND.

5. Isuzu D-max: 0 pcs

During the first quarter of 2021, Isuzu could not sell a D-max

As in the previous February, this Isuzu pickup did not sell a single unit in March 2021. This makes this car continue to sink into the crisis, absolute acceptance of the bottom of the table.

Currently, Isuzu D-Max is importing to Vietnam from Thailand and is presented with 4 versions with prices ranging from 650 to 820 million VND.

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VinFast expects a higher price than Ford

On April 12, Bloomberg reported that Vingroup was considering bringing VinFast on the US stock exchange to raise $ 2 billion. According to this source, the car company is currently working with consulting units to IPO (initial public offering) right in the second quarter of 2021.

The source of Bloomberg confirmed that if successful, the IPO could push VinFast’s valuation up to $ 50 billion. At that time, VinFast will immediately close to the top 10 largest car manufacturers in the world, on par with famous manufacturers such as Hyundai (51.38 billion USD), Honda (50.86 billion USD) and surpass Ford (49, 47 billion USD).

With a scale of $ 2 billion, VinFast’s IPO will be the largest ever IPO of a Vietnamese company, after Vinhomes’ first share sale worth $ 1.4 billion in 2018. This could also become the first Vietnamese company to list in the US.

Although VinFast is a fledgling company, the valuation may outstrip traditional Asian carmakers like Suzuki ($ 21.29 billion) and Japan’s Nissan ($ 20.63 billion).

VinFast IPO details including the size and timing may change as discussions with the consultant are in progress. Bloomberg also said that Vingroup representatives declined to comment on this information.

The top 10 car manufacturers with the highest market capitalization are currently Tesla of the US, Toyota of Japan, Volkswagen of Germany, Daimler of Germany, General Motors (GM) of the US, BMW of Germany, BYD and Nio of China. , Stellantis and Ferrari.